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Guatemala City in January

Great month. Inside Guatemala City's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
24°C (75°F) / 13°C (55°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
High
Guatemala overall
Prices
Medium
Guatemala overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Guatemala City

Inside Guatemala City's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season).

Is another month better than January?

No other month rates higher than January for Guatemala City in this guide.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • Guatemala CityHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 2 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Guatemala overall
High
Prices · Guatemala overall
Medium

Guatemala overall: Dry and clear; cold nights in the highlands; best volcano views.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Guatemala City, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Feb: 26 °C (79 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)

    Feb: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 2 (better)

    Feb: 3

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

January: Inside Guatemala City's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season).

February: Inside Guatemala City's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season).

Guatemala City: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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